Letter R of the word Career

Most people’s focus concerning their jobs is to make money atleast enough to pay their bills. Very few people are set to contribute, to achieve,to make their presence felt at work. Many are still subjected to “as long as mentality””.

However most people don’t realise that, there is an intrinsic need within every individual for growth and progress.Most times the absence of progress or the sense of stagnation results in frustration and discontentment.

The need for significance extend to the workplace also,especially that we spent most of our time at work. Every individual has a need to know that they matter,to know that they are special & unique.

There is a need within every individual to know that they are admired and respected.

At the workplace like any other place, this kind of respect and appreciation that we so desire is never granted but should be earned.

The big question remains:  How do we earn it. 

Reinventing Your Career

Interview with  Elaine Palmer, the Manager ,Human Capital services at Exxaro  Coal Mining,she successfully reinvented  her career from  being a Tech- nician nuclear radiography to the Human Resource profession. She is saying with a firm voice  career  reinvention is possible.

A career is more than just  a way to make a living. A career is a calling. Its about adding value to those you serve and when this is done diligently there are great profits and rewards. Most importantly the career  path turns to be more fulfilling. For most people there is a time when their calling demands attention with a violent inner voice. At this  point it is time for Career  reinvention. Something that most people deem impossible or difficult  

What Shoud Inspire Your Career Choice/Move

Are you about to complete your Grade 12 and still don’t know which field of study to pursue?                                  

                                   

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 You are in the career wilderness and you deem it right to make a career change

It is  very vital that before you make that choice/change you answer the following questions.